How to Treat Acne

Gently bathe your face with a mild cleanser, once in the morning and evening, as well as after exercise. Bathe the face from under the jaw to the hairline and rinse the skin. Ask your doctor for advice on the best type of cleanser for you.

Don't use overly strong body soap. Using strong soaps or scrubbing, may in fact aggravate the problem and therefore prove counterproductive. Astringent cleansers are not recommended unless the skin is very oily, so they should be used individually only on oily spots. It is important to keep your hair very clean. If you have greasy hair, you should wash it every day.

Avoid frequent handling of the skin

Avoid rubbing and touching skin lesions. Squeezing, pinching or continually touching imperfections can lead to the development of scars or dark spots.

Try different kinds of razors, both electric and edged, to find the one that's right for you. When you use an edged razor, always make sure the blade is sharp and soften your beard thoroughly with soap and water before applying shaving foam. Shave gently and slowly when necessary to reduce the risk of infection.

Avoid sunburn

Many of the drugs used to handle acne can make your skin more prone to sunburn. A sunburn that reddens the skin or a suntan that darkens the skin could make blemishes less visible and dry the skin. However, these benefits are only temporary, and weighed against the known risks of excessive sun exposure, such as rapid skin aging and an increased risk of developing skin cancer, may not be worth it.

Warnings

When treating acne, you may need to replace some of the cosmetics you use. All cosmetics, such as foundation, eye shadow, moisturizer, and hair products, should be free of oil. You need to choose products labeled as non-comedogenic(they won't clog pores).